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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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